Legal Administrator

Harris & Harris has over 50 years of experience in customer care and revenue recovery, specializing in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets.
We’re looking for friendly, professional, and motivated *Legal Administrator *to join our *Legal *team.
If you’re looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect, compassion and trust, please apply with us today! *Legal Administrator* The *Legal Administrator *will manage client files and calls, and also serve as the main point of contact for clients, while representing the company in a professional manner.
*Schedule: *Regular business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Hybrid schedule, in office 1 day a week.
*Salary:* $18.
00/hour *Location:* Must reside a commutable distance from our office in Downtown Chicago.
*Additional Compensation and Benefits:* At Harris & Harris, we truly care about each employee’s health, wellness, financial stability, and education.
We are proud to offer each employee the following benefits: · Medical and Dental insurances from premium providers · 401K with matching · Company paid Accident and Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, EAP, and Travel Assistance · Tuition Reimbursement · Paid Time Off · Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more.
*DAY TO DAY* · Serve as the main point of contact for clients and represent the company in a professional manner at all times · Manage bodily injury client files in conjunction with attorney and team members · Accurately prepare letters per attorney request free of errors and typos · Assist attorney with other projects related to individual case files by listening to their directions and meeting their deadlines and expectations · Notate all accounts in detail while being accountable for high quality output · Regularly communicate with attorneys, adjusters and clients by responding to all emails and inquiries in a concise and timely manner *WHAT YOU MUST POSSESS* *Must Have:* · High School Diploma or GED required · Must able to type 40 wpm, and also have 10-Key experience · Must have excellent, professional oral and written communication skills · Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where top priorities change regularly · Good problem-solving and analytic skills · Effective time management and organizational skills a must · Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Excel, word) *Nice To Have:* · College degree or coursework is a plus · Experience working in a legal setting · Experience with CUBS (Columbia Ultimate Business Systems) collection system is a plus · Experience with Pacer *WHY HARRIS & HARRIS?* Harris & Harris is a premier, full-service revenue recovery firm headquartered and founded in Chicago, IL.
Founded in 1968, we have been in business for more than 50 years, and we specialize in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets.
The family business Sam Harris started is now a firm of more than 500 hundred employees including collections professionals and customer care representatives who employ the latest technology and best ethical practices to help businesses recover revenue and provide world class customer service.
We take pride in knowing what it takes to turn a call from "average" to "excellent.
" We have been delighting clients and customers for decades thanks to our outstanding employees.
They make the difference every day, shift, and call and transform challenges into victories.
At Harris & Harris, we’re proud to be an organization where everyone is welcome and can be their authentic selves at work.
We’re passionate about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique.
Our culture focuses on our employees and we look for opportunities to recognize and celebrate together.
We are an organization that cares about our people.
From monthly activities, bonuses and contests, to competitive wages and benefits, we foster an environment where we employees feel valued.
We also are an organization that believes in the power of giving back.
Our internal cross functional committee, Harris Cares, guides our philanthropic activities.
We have partnered with organizations such as One Warm Coat, Greater Chicago Food Depository, American Cancer Society, Bright Pink, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), and Operation Stars and Stripes.
Most recently we have partnered with local schools and charitable organizations to give back to our communities including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, A Just Harvest, and R.
Nathaniel Dett Elementary School.
At Harris & Harris, everyone is important, and one person can make a difference for their colleagues, for our clients, and for our company.
We look forward to hearing from you! *Harris & Harris is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal law* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60604